Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D DXF to G-Code converter?

Donn Busby wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jeffswayze" <jswayze@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 6:46 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: 3D DXF to G-Code converter?
>
> > I haven't actually converted a DEM into a STL yet, but I've got
> > several paths to that end. Currently I'm using Byce 5 to create
> > landscapes, and I think it has a facility to import landscape data.
>
> Hello Jeff & group... Looks like you are working with a process I've been
> trying to get info on for awhile. I have all the SW I need to work with
> STL, but sources for topo maps (DEM files?) and the conversion process
> escape me. Any pointers to this info would be greatly appreciated.

You want to hook up with the Flight Gear Flight Simulator project, at
http://www.flightgear.org/

They have made a simulator map of the world, with ever more detailed
scenery, almost totally created automatically from DEMs and other
data sources.

Jon